2023 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of The Prisoner

[Fred D]

Still in.

Razor - Game Changer .68 Open Comb
Blade - Personna Lab Blue
Brush - Omega 10098 Boar
Soap - Razorock The Dead Sea

Great shave.

 

[Contact_vs_Feedback]

Still in

Been busy with family and functions, it's going to be the same for a couple of weeks as well.

Strong finish for the first month 2023.

 

[Berwick12]

Schick type c
Gillette Ball end tech (clean up)
Yellow package Schick blade (2)
Razorock Bruce
PAA diver down
Not a great shave I don't find the chick blades that sharp . I might try one more shave to see if it smooths out at least. Last night, very tuggy and bad shave = not picture worthy

Be seeing you!

 

[cryhavoc]

Still in

Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (17)
Soap: Wickham Soap Co. 1912 Scottish Heather
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Skin Bracer

Be seeing you!

 

[bartje-p]

still in #noshavetoday

 

[KQY61]

Shame this is out of stock. I could keep it in the den as a reminder of what can happen to those that stray...

'Rover' Replica Model - The Prisoner Village Shop

One of the most iconic images from The Prisoner series is Rover. Pigeon Guard Games has created a wonderful ready-made and painted replica of this iconic ‘prop’ on the unmistakeable Portmeirion cobbled pathway. In 1/56 scale (28mm scale).

theprisonershop.co.uk

Hi,

Well, as I can't see how you can shave with the Rover Model, it's OK to buy. If they ever get in any more stock....

Be Seeing You

Stan - Still In

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

The original Rover was a remote control floating ATV of sorts. It didn't work out so they used that weather balloon.

This is the best photo of it I could find. Not much out there because it didn't get used. I think I recall where it sank and that was that.

Be seeing you!

Stan

 

[tjsgarden]

Wax On...Wax Off...Wax On...Wax Off...
I"m in training for Fruity February and OBIF
I'm also thinking about going to Over-Achievers Anonymous meetings

Gear for the week in SWS:

Castle Forbes Lime Oil
Feather Kamisori DX
Feather Artist Club Pro *
Muhle XL STF Olive wood brush **

* I quit trying to keep count of how many times I use a blade. I'm going to use a new one on Feb. 1st
** I may use a different brush this week

A short story- During my first GRUME, (May 2021) I was successful but was out the next month because I thought I HAD TO HAVE a lime cream. This is it.

Breaking News: I knew I had a RR Hawk SE razor somewhere. I finally found it yesterday. Now I have two single edge razor options for next month.

Still In GRUME, GRUYERE & 365 Shaves

Please take care of yourself and each other.

 

[sandorfi]

Still in with a close but harsh shave, this will do for the month.

Muhle R41
Treet black carbon (1)
Anbbas synth brush
Stirling Scots Pine Sheep (last time SOTM)
Floid vigoroso AS
Labell ASB
Zara Tabacco AS

 

[LJBraaten]

Hi,

Well, as I can't see how you can shave with the Rover Model, it's OK to buy. If they ever get in any more stock....

Be Seeing You

Stan - Still In

Let me know if they are out of stock. I have one I’ll sell you cheap, and it’ll fit in an envelope. (Some pneumatic assembly required.)

Be seeing you!

 

[LJBraaten]

Wax On...Wax Off...Wax On...Wax Off...

“… the waxer!”
(Sorry, reminds me of an old TV commercial.)

 

[tjsgarden]

Wax On...Wax Off...Wax On...Wax Off...

“… the waxer!”
(Sorry, reminds me of an old TV commercial.)

...or the movie "The Karate Kid". YouTubeLink

 

[CzechCzar]

The original Rover was a remote control flo

OK full disclosure and possible disqualifying behavior but I don't think so. You guys tell me.

I bought some shaving items but not for use or to keep. I bought them to resell online as a possible side hustle but just testing.

Thoughts?

I don’t think there’s an issue selling shave equipment during the sabbatical, but purchasing is definitely out.

Were you in the 2022 sabbatical? If so, you can buy what you need during the restock period. I would think that includes any shave related equipment you’re looking to sell during the 2023 calendar year.

If I read the 2022 thread correctly, the first out was on January 7th. So in that sense we are on a roll! Maybe perception is projection by the Prisoner theme .

Thanks to @Guido75 for your detective work.

Based on the above comments it seems that unless @JKaboom has not actually purchased anything, he is out. I believe he was not in the 2022 sabbatical. Can anyone confirm that I am reading this right?

 

[Guido75]

Still in with a close but harsh shave, this will do for the month.

Muhle R41
Treet black carbon (1)
Anbbas synth brush
Stirling Scots Pine Sheep (last time SOTM)
Floid vigoroso AS
Labell ASB
Zara Tabacco AS

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Liking that handle!!

 

[JKaboom]

2023 GRUYERE #49 - Still in
January 2023 GRUME #18 - Still in

Date: 01.30.23
Days growth: 3

Head shaver

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Parker Synthetic (WHSY)

Pre-shave: Hot shower using Nablus soap on face and head with facial scrubber

Lather: Nablus Soap - face lathered

Passes: 3 (All on setting 3 with the Progress)

 

[JKaboom]

Thanks to @Guido75 for your detective work.

Based on the above comments it seems that unless @JKaboom has not actually purchased anything, he is out. I believe he was not in the 2022 sabbatical. Can anyone confirm that I am reading this right?

Correct, I was not in the 2022 sabbatical. I had bought the items strictly to resell, I'd like to start a little side gig reselling some shave stuff. The soaps mentioned did not sell so I did a PIF on them and shipping them out today or tomorrow. Let me know officially. I think I am adhering to the intent here but by the letter maybe not...

 

[JAHE]

Still in.

I've been a bit under the radar in the last couple of days... To be honest, I have hardly dared to leave my residence in the last few days.

Friends, I think I'm being watched here. The whole thing is starting to give me the creeps.

A few days ago, I was sitting in my favorite Café having a cup of The Village coffee and reading the weekend edition of Tally Ho when I recognized out of the corner of my eye a person who seemed to be watching me.

I paid my credits and walked towards my residence. I hid behind the corner of a building... and waited until the guy arrived.

Unfortunately, my pursuer seemed to have seen me. Before I could catch him, he ran away. I just managed to take a quick photo. Today I could pick up the developed pictures from the general store.

Does anyone know this man?

Please report any relevant information to number 31.

Maybe I'm just imagining things - but something is not right here!

Be seeing you!

 

[Mike M]

...or the movie "The Karate Kid". YouTubeLink

Or getting a bikini wax!

 

[La Malice]

Well folks, Month 1 is over for me, 1 more day but I will not shave nor do I need to spend more money in January regardless of the spending category.

This was a breeze ... next month is on

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

Items purchased to give away or resell are OK. Just can't use any, even to just try it out.

We had a small time shaving goods vendor In one year, and so that's where I get this from. Same with the give away. Buying goods for a budding new shaver for example.

Stan - Still In